23 September 2026

Mobile Services at Université Laval | FNHRDCQ

By Karl Picard

Mobile Services at Université Laval | FNHRDCQ
In the field · Mobile Services

A day to connect.

At Université Laval, the FNHRDCQ, the Urban Services team, partners and participants came together around Mobile Services to facilitate access to resources.

September 23, 2026Université Laval · Québec
The Urban Services team gathered for the Mobile Services day.
Reportage · Mobile Services

Teams set up kiosks, buses arrived, and conversations began around services brought together in one place. A look back at a day of meetings, support and collaboration in the field.

It all begins with the team.

7:30 a.m. — 8:30 a.m.

Starting at 7:30 a.m., the First Nations Human Resources Development Commission of Quebec (FNHRDCQ) team gathered in the Université Laval parking lot. Once the equipment was ready, everyone made their way to Pavillon Alphonse-Desjardins.

The spaces and tables had been prepared the day before. This allowed the teams to focus on the final details and kiosk setup.

A team member arriving in the Université Laval parking lot.
The team gathers before the opening.
Two team members in the parking lot before the event.
Preparations begin outside.

Around 8:30 a.m., partners were on site and putting the finishing touches on their setups. Smiles, reunions and good spirits were already setting the tone for the day.

The kiosks were set up as a team, in a warm and collaborative atmosphere, before the first meetings began.

Services to discover. People to meet.

9 a.m. · Official opening
The doors opened. The materials were ready, the partners were in place. The morning could begin.

An opening message launched the day and introduced the services and partners on site. After the opening, the teams returned to their kiosks to welcome the first participants.

A bus from the Centre de développement de la formation et de la main-d’œuvre (CDFM) in Wendake arrived with a group of students. The first conversations quickly began around the tables.

Welcoming participants as they arrive.
Welcoming participants opened the series of meetings.
The CDFM bus arriving on site.
A group arrives from the CDFM in Wendake.
The day in pictures5 photos

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Interviews were also conducted throughout the morning. The communications team visited the kiosks to photograph partners and document the first moments of the event.

A moment to connect.

A pause during the morning

During the morning, a meal was offered to those in attendance, with a vegetarian option available. This pause gave everyone time to recharge.

Over the meal, teams and partners continued their conversations in a relaxed atmosphere.

Meals served during the pause.
A meal break to recharge.
Meal distribution during the day.
Meal distribution accompanied the pause.
Another view of the shared meal.
The meal offered another opportunity to come together.
✳ Conversations continued, even between kiosks.

The day gains new momentum.

Throughout the afternoon

A strong energy on site

After a quieter period, more people arrived in the afternoon. The kiosks became more active, conversations multiplied, and partners continued to inform, guide and support participants.

These meetings show the value of bringing several services together in one place: steps become simpler and resources are closer to people.

An afternoon visit

Senator Michèle Audette joins us

The day was also marked by a visit from Senator Michèle Audette. Her presence led to meaningful conversations with those on site and added another gathering moment to an already active afternoon.

Senator Michèle Audette during her visit to Mobile Services at Université Laval.
Senator Michèle Audette visits Mobile Services.
Conversation with Senator Michèle Audette during Mobile Services.
A moment of conversation during the afternoon.
Afternoon discussion between participants.
Conversations continue throughout the afternoon.
Moment of connection between people on site.
Connections are built through each exchange.
Services brought together, steps made easier.

The strength of coming together.

What we take away

Together.

Mobile Services bring several resources together in one place to make steps easier for members of First Nations and Inuit communities, whether they live in their community or in an urban setting.

This day at Université Laval was marked by conversations, mutual support and a shared commitment to offering a welcoming and accessible experience. The support of Université Laval staff also contributed to the smooth running of the activities.

The FNHRDCQ thanks the partners, participants and Université Laval staff for their welcome and support throughout the event.

A special thank you to the Urban Services team for its commitment, mobilization and organization of this day.

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An FNHRDCQ initiativeServices closer to the communities.Thank you to the Urban Services team, partners and Université Laval staff for their collaboration.
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